The Must-Haves of Concealed Carry

In our experience, there are five things that you should always have on you if you want to carry a concealed firearm for self-defense. First we’ll share those five things with you, then go over why each of them is vitally important. We’re excluding a concealed carry permit because if you live in a state that requires a permit to carry, then obviously you need to have that with you.

Firearm & Ammunition

Tourniquet/Medical Kit

Cell Phone

Legal Protection

The Survival 13 - Guest Blog from BattlBox CEO Daniel Dabbs

This article has been reposted with express permission from BattlBox.

We've all heard of the 3 rules of survival, the 5 C's of survival, and the lengthier version, the 10 C's of survival. Some may know the widely-used military acronym S.U.R.V.I.V.A.L. as well.

For me, these versions are either missing some major survival components, or are just an antiquated acronym that needs a major update.

The Survival 13 was developed by myself as a training tool to remember EVERYTHING necessary to survive another day in ANY environment. These were also put into order of importance for ME, and as you read, perhaps

A Guide to Properly Storing & Securing Your Guns

As a gun owner, it’s your responsibility and legal duty to keep your firearms safely stored. Storing your guns properly also reduces environmental wear on them, and depending on the type of storage you choose, can also house other valuables.

If you carry a weapon for self defense, whether that’s a concealed firearm, pepper spray, or a gun for home defense, you need to be protected legally. The USCCA is a leader in self-defense insurance, and you can visit their page learn more about why you need concealed carry insurance.

You have a wide range

Five Shooting Drills to Improve Your Self-Defense Abilities

(read to the end for the most important drill of all!)

It's well known that practice makes perfect. In the case of self-defense using a firearm, being perfect could be the difference between life and death. It's not enough, though, to simply take your handgun to the range from time to time; in order to feel confident that you are prepared for whatever comes your way, you need to practice shooting drills that are designed to train you for the types of self-defense situations you are most likely to encounter.

In this article, we'll cover a number of shooting drills that are recommended by some of the most qualified trainers in the world. Learn these drills, practice them often, and one day they may play a vital part in your self-preservation.

Why Shooting Drills Are Important

Concealed Carry Insurance: What It Is, Why You Need It & Who's The Best

Very simply put, concealed carry insurance protects you in the event that you need to defend your life or someone else's life using lethal force. Most concealed carry insurance covers the use of hands or other objects as weapons as well as firearms, so even if you just carry pepper spray, insurance is something you should still consider.

Who do we recommend for self-defense insurance?

The United States Concealed Carry Association, or USCCA, is our choice.

In our opinion, they offer the most comprehensive coverage for those who